Lake Macquarie

Events

Hunter Track Classic

When

25 January 2019

Where

Hunter Sports Centre43 Stockland Dr, Glendale

Details

Watch in awe as high performance athletes from across Australia compete in a range of events including hurdles, steeplechase, shot put, high jump and sprints. See who will take out the Hunter's Fastest Kid. Find out more here

Lake Mac Festival

When

26 January 2019

Where

Speers Point Park Park Rd, Speers Point

Details

Spend this Australia Day at Speers Point Park and enjoy all the free family fun including an amazing line-up of live music, kids' activities, an outdoor movie and a fireworks display. Find out more here

Lake Mac City Pro Junior

When

9-10 February 2019

Where

Redhead Beach

Details

The inaugural Lake Mac City Pro Junior will be the firtst time a World Surf League event has been held in the Lake Macquarie City region. The event will attract male and female competitors from all over Australia and internationally. This long running Surfest event provides a great opportunity for the Hunter’s best up-and-coming surfers to compete in an international event and experience competition at the highest level. Find out more here

Cinema Under The Stars

When

16 February 2019

Where

Speers Point ParkPark Rd, Speers Point

Details

Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars is Australia’s largest free regional outdoor cinema program and we’re heading to Lake Macquarie for the first time. We’re excited to bring the delightful family movie Paddington 2 to screen under the beautiful starry Lake Macquarie sky. Keeping the family-friendly entertainment going throughout the evening will be live musicians, football (soccer) skills, and circus workshops with Circus in Education. There will also be an opportunity to snap a photo with Paddington! The movie will commence once the sun has set. Find out more here

Lakefest

When

16 February - 3 March 2019

Where

Lake Macquarie

Details

Lakefest is a celebration of Lake Macquarie's aquatic lifestyle and rich maritime history.
The Heaven Can Wait regatta involves sailing yachts, dinghies and skiffs racing around Lake Macquarie for up to 24 hours and raises money for Cancer Council NSW.
Lakefest will include sailing events and water-based sporting and social activities including a Twilight Race, Paddlefest, and Junior Pirate Fun Race. Find out more here

Going on holidays is first and foremost about relaxing and recharging, but it can be exhausting at times, so keeping up your energy is key. We’ve created a list for our visiting foodies of the top places to eat out in Swansea:

Lake Macquarie’s walking trails are nothing short of amazing. From our tranquil wetlands to the beauty of our local beaches, there is so much see and do and there is no better way to experience it all than on foot.